NOTE: Once again, this story is based off of information in the DEMO of
Legend of Legaia. So if it contradicts the actual game, I'm sorry. I don't
possess the actual game, so I don't know what is different and what is not.
So.please don't compare this to the actual game, since it's not based off
of the actual game. Thank you ^__^
Disclaimer: *sigh* I still don't own this game.and it's looking less and less likely that I will ever own this game in the short life span I have. Unless of course some rich benefactor would magically appear and help me out. *rich benefactor appears suddenly*
Rich benefactor: I'll help you!!!
Me: O.O um.not right now.maybe later?
Rich benefactor: Shucks.
Me: anyway.on with the story!!!!
When Vahn went out into the city, he found it full of hustle and bustle. He walked over to Mei's house, a common circular hut with a straw roof like all the other houses in Rim Elm, and knocked on her door. She opened it, looking tired, but quickly woke up at the sight of Vahn.
"Vahn, you're back!" She dove into his arms. "I missed you."
"I missed you too. Now is it possible that you could let me in?" She let go of him and quickly stepped aside to let him in, blushing the entire time. Vahn looked around and saw how much it had changed. The house only looked like one person lived here, instead of two like the last time he had seen it before he left. But Mei was now all alone, since her father had been killed by the Seru two years ago. Vahn was hoping to change that very soon. Mei hurriedly found two cups and offered him some tea. He took it graciously and sat down to drink it. He took a sip and lets its warmth slide down his throat. He turned to Mei, who set down her cup.
"So Vahn," she asked. "Legaia is rid of the Mist now, right?"
"Yes. I don't think we have any more to fear, for the Mist has been destroyed. It may have taken two years, but it was worth it." Mei sighed, and then took a sip of tea.
"I'm glad, for it means you won't have to leave Rim Elm again for a long time. Now I don't have to worry about you, for you will be here." Vahn took Mei's hand, causing her to blush.
"You never had to worry about me. It's only my father's job to worry about me.and it's my job to worry about you," he replied softly.
"Oh." Mei's face grew dark red as the meaning of Vahn's words sunk in. "Well.I.uh.I." Vahn laughed.
"Don't be so embarrassed. I really meant it."
"You did?"
"Of course," Vahn replied, getting up. "Well, I have to get going. I just wanted to see you for a moment before I went to see the Elder." Mei quickly got up.
"You're leaving already? But you just got here!"
"I know, but I have some very important business to discuss with the Elder."
"It's about the Mist, isn't it?"
"Well.yes."
"That's not important!"
"To a person who has been waiting two years, not knowing if he's still in danger of being killed by the Seru, it's important. Now I really have to go, but I promise I'll come back later, okay?"
"Okay," said Mei in response, sitting back down. Vahn pushed in his chair, then bent down and kissed Mei on the cheek, whispering in her ear.
"I love you Mei. I hope you know that."
"I do," replied Mei. Vahn stood up, and then set off for the Village Elder's house. He reached it a half hour later (AN: I know it doesn't look like that far away in the game, but in real life it probably would be) and went in, finding the Village Elder sitting in the kitchen. He said hello, then smiled when the Elder turned around.
"Vahn! You've finally returned to Rim Elm. So the Mist is defeated, yes?" Vahn nodded and the Elder smiled. "Good job, Vahn. And how about Mei's mother Maya? You found her?" Vahn nodded again. "Well, where is she? At Mei's house I would presume."
"Elder, Maya did not come back with me. She wished to remain at Biron Monastery." The Elder shook his head.
"I should have known. She's been there too long to leave it now. Oh well, at least she survived the Mist and the Monastery is still standing. I just wish she would have come here to see Mei. Anyway, we must let the people of Rim Elm know you have defeated the Mist. Come with me, and we'll call a town meeting."
"Uh, no. Publicity isn't necessary," replied Vahn.
"But they have been worried about you Vahn. They must know that you are okay."
"Well."
"Good, then it's settled," said the Elder.
"But.uh." But finding it pointless to continue, Vahn followed the Elder to the town square.
An hour later, all of the people in Rim Elm were gathered in the center of town. And what a crowd! Omoi with her husband and two sons stood up front, and Ixis and his family were close by. Mei was standing in the back, and upon catching his eye, she waved at him. Val and Nene stood by Mei, and Val gave Vahn a thumbs up. Nene just jumped up and down, screaming happily. There were also many smiling faces that Vahn didn't recognize, but he just smiled back at everyone. Then the Elder stepped up to the platform and the people quickly quieted down.
"Everyone, today is a joyous day for Rim Elm. The Mist has been destroyed, never to return to Rim Elm, or Legaia itself. And our hero Vahn has returned home safely." A cheer went up from the crowd, congratulating Vahn on his safe return. He made his way to the edge of the platform, silencing the crowd.
"It has been two long years since I first left Rim Elm with the purpose of saving my home. I traveled for a long time, battling monsters and gathering weapons to help me along the way. But I was scared. The mist was everywhere, and many times I didn't think I would ever see home again. Each night I prayed that I would wake up in the morning and find myself still in one piece. And when I finally reached Zeto's lair, I wasn't sure I would come out alive. But I did, and Zeto was vanquished. And on my journey home, I prayed that I would live long enough to see my home, my family and my friends, even if I died the second after. And without the help of my two friends Noa and Gala, I never would have made it back. But here I stand today, in front of all of you, giving the promise that the Seru and the Mist are gone forever." As Vahn stepped down from the podium and into the crowd, the people cheered and patted Vahn on the back. Even when Vahn disappeared into his house, the cheering continued. Nene hugged him tightly and kissed him on the cheek.
"Oh Vahn! You're a hero!" said Nene. "You have saved us all from the Mist!"
"It wasn't just me you know," Vahn said. "I did have help." But Nene wasn't listening. She just hugged him again and Val patted him on the back.
"Good job, son." Vahn broke away from him, and then headed to his room, where he stayed until he felt that the crowd had left. Then, as a further precaution against running into another crowd, he went out the back door to get to the beach. He climbed up the rock wall on the right side and sat there, looking out at the vast ocean. He thought about the night the Seru invaded Rim Elm, and what had happened just before the invasion.
* * * * *
"The hunters have returned! Open the door!" A voice shouted. Vahn, only 18 then, went to see. The guard opened the door, and two hunters walked through. A little boy ran up to one of them shouting excitedly. But the look on the hunter's face was solemn as he motioned to the others. Four more hunters came through the door, carrying a stretcher on which a fallen hunter lay. His body was covered in dirt and blood, and he had a fierce look on his face. Vahn stood there flabbergasted until a woman spoke up.
"Father?" Mei came forth, and only then did Vahn realize that the hunter was Juno. Mei saw her father's mangled body and began to cry. She took his hand and pleaded for him to open his eyes. When that didn't work, she fell to her knees and sobbed. Vahn came up and comforted her, putting an arm around her shoulder. The hunters carried Juno's body to Mei's house, and cleaned his body of the blood and dirt. Vahn, feeling sad and sorry for Mei, went to his house and tried to sleep. He tossed and turned for an hour, unable to sleep because of the feelings in his heart for Mei. Eventually, he cried himself to sleep.
In the middle of the night, Vahn awoke to the sound of a pounding outside of the wall. He went to investigate, and saw the evil Seru had somehow managed to break down the wall around Rim Elm, and were invading the city. Vahn and the others went to fight the Seru, and beat all of them that they could see. Vahn then remembered that Mei was alone, and quickly took her over to his house. Unsure of the fate of Rim Elm, he went down to pray to the Genesis tree, and received Meta. Then he, with the help of the other people in Rim Elm and their prayers, revived the Genesis tree, pushing back the Mist and destroying the Seru in Rim Elm. Exhausted, he fell asleep to the sound of Mei's voice calling his name.
* * * * *
"Vahn?" A voice said behind him, breaking his train of thought. He turned around and saw Mei. He breathed a little easier. "Sorry if I scared you, Vahn." Mei sat down next to him.
"Do you miss your father, Mei?" Vahn asked, looking at her. She nodded her head, trying to hold back tears.
"Yes I do. I miss him more than anything. But I know he is happy in the valley of Noaru for he is with mother again." Vahn took her hand, then told her that her mother was alive and working at Biron Monastery. Mei cried, then smiled.
"I never could really believe she had died, like father said." She wiped the tears from her eyes. Vahn put his arms around her, and together they looked at the sunset.
When it got dark, they walked down the rock ledge to Mei's house. They held hands as they walked, talking and laughing. When they reached her house, they said goodbye to each other, but neither had the nerve to leave. Gathering up his courage, Vahn kissed Mei, holding her close. He let go, then walked back to his house, leaving Mei standing on her porch in shock. When he got home, he got into bed. He lay there, thinking about Mei, until he finally decided he couldn't take it anymore.
So, in the morning, Vahn got up early and went to visit Mei. He knocked lightly on the door, and Mei sleepily opened it. However, when she saw Vahn, she quickly ushered him in. When the door was shut safely behind them, she turned to Vahn.
"Vahn? What the heck are you doing here at 5 in the morning?!?"
"Uh.couldn't sleep?" Vahn shrugged. Mei gave him an angry glare.
"Oh, so you figured that if you couldn't sleep, then I shouldn't either?!?"
"I guess." Vahn replied quietly.
"Well.luckily for you, I had just woken up."
"I can tell," replied Vahn.
"So what's the real reason you came to visit me?"
"I came to issue an invitation," Vahn said. "An evening picnic on the beach, just you and me."
"That sounds like fun," replied Mei.
"I was hoping you'd say that since I really couldn't have an evening picnic on the beach with just any girl."
"Oh." The color rose in Mei's cheeks.
"And besides, there is a certain reason for this picnic."
"Really? What is it?"
"It's a secret," replied Vahn. "And don't try bugging me about it cause I'm not telling." He playfully stuck out his tongue at her. She pushed him towards the door, laughing.
"Now don't you worry about the food, I'll take care of that."
"But it's my picnic! I invited you, it's my job to take care of the food."
"Vahn, you're a guy. Guys always screw up when it comes to food." (AN: I don't really think this way.both girls and guys can be good cooks).
"They do not!" replied Vahn. But secretly he was glad she wanted to take care of the food, as he was not a very good cook. "Fine, you can take care of the food." Mei smirked at him.
"I'm glad you saw it my way. However, do bring drinks, since I'm out." Mei said to him as he opened the door.
"Okay, sounds simple enough." Vahn replied as he went out the door. "I'll see you tonight then?"
"Of course, now go!" Mei laughed as she waved goodbye to Vahn. When he was out of sight, she went back inside. "Now I wonder what he's hiding from me. Oh well, I'll find out tonight. Now, off to making delicacies for tonight's picnic."
Meanwhile, Vahn ran to his house and flung open the door. Val and Nene were there, fixing breakfast. Val turned around then went back to cooking.
"Good morning Mr. Hero. You're certainly up early. I would have thought you'd sleep in till lunch. So, would you like some breakfast?" He said, holding up the pan.
"Sure, I'm starving." Vahn sat down at the table as Val placed a plate and cup in front of Vahn. Vahn dived into it, spraying food crumbs everywhere.
"Whoa, slow down! You act like you haven't eaten in days! Eat more." Val looked around at the mess of crumbs on the floor. "Feed the birds less, they're fat enough already." Vahn looked up, his plate now empty.
"Sgorry, gad," he said with a mouthful of food. "I'b realgy hungwy." He swallowed.
"Hungry? Gees.you acted like this was your first meal in weeks. When was the last time you ate a hearty meal?"
"An hour ago.I think." Val's jaw dropped, and Nene laughed so hard she almost dropped the plate she was holding.
"Okay, where are you hiding all that food? I know you couldn't have eaten anymore for at least two days after last night. You had 10 helpings of food, plus five pieces of cake. How could you be hungry?"
"I could show you where it is, if you want to know," Vahn replied. Fearing the worst, both Val and Nene shook their heads.
"That won't be necessary. I believe you. No need to go and barf all over my table." Vahn laughed, then went back to his 2nd helping of food. An hour later, he had eaten all of his breakfast, plus the rest of his father's and his little sister's. The now empty pans lay on the stove.
"What a meal! I don't think I'll eat again until dinner," said Vahn.
"Trust me Vahn, you will," replied Nene as she cleared away the pans. As she did, Vahn stole a glance at his sister. At 13, she still had a little kid's body, but it wouldn't be for too much longer. He knew she was growing up, but couldn't bring himself to face it.
"What are you looking at, Vahn?" asked Nene.
"Oh, nothing," he replied, coming out of his stupor. But he stood up and retired to his room, first stopping to get a couple of drinks out of the cupboard. He sat down on his bed for a moment, then took a small box out of the drawer of his desk. He opened it, looked at it for a moment, and then closed it again. He finally set it on his desk, and lay down on the bed. As he looked at the ceiling, he thought of Mei, and his reason for the picnic.
"Oh Mei, tonight you will finally know exactly how much I care for you."
Ah ha! Another cliffhanger. But I'm guessing that you all are smart enough to figure out what comes next. However, it may be awhile before you find out, due to many school projects that are being dumped on me at once. I might try and get the next chapter up during Thanksgiving break, but I think I may be gone. So just be patient with me.
Rich Benefactor: Now can we buy the copyrights?
Me: NO!!!!! I'm glad you're willing to help but I don't want any copyrights!!!! I was trying to be funny!!!!
Rich Benefactor: oh. Are you sure?
Me: OO; yes.I'm positive. NOW GO AWAY!!!!! *rich benefactor walks away mumbling* sorry bout that. See you again in chapter 3!
Disclaimer: *sigh* I still don't own this game.and it's looking less and less likely that I will ever own this game in the short life span I have. Unless of course some rich benefactor would magically appear and help me out. *rich benefactor appears suddenly*
Rich benefactor: I'll help you!!!
Me: O.O um.not right now.maybe later?
Rich benefactor: Shucks.
Me: anyway.on with the story!!!!
When Vahn went out into the city, he found it full of hustle and bustle. He walked over to Mei's house, a common circular hut with a straw roof like all the other houses in Rim Elm, and knocked on her door. She opened it, looking tired, but quickly woke up at the sight of Vahn.
"Vahn, you're back!" She dove into his arms. "I missed you."
"I missed you too. Now is it possible that you could let me in?" She let go of him and quickly stepped aside to let him in, blushing the entire time. Vahn looked around and saw how much it had changed. The house only looked like one person lived here, instead of two like the last time he had seen it before he left. But Mei was now all alone, since her father had been killed by the Seru two years ago. Vahn was hoping to change that very soon. Mei hurriedly found two cups and offered him some tea. He took it graciously and sat down to drink it. He took a sip and lets its warmth slide down his throat. He turned to Mei, who set down her cup.
"So Vahn," she asked. "Legaia is rid of the Mist now, right?"
"Yes. I don't think we have any more to fear, for the Mist has been destroyed. It may have taken two years, but it was worth it." Mei sighed, and then took a sip of tea.
"I'm glad, for it means you won't have to leave Rim Elm again for a long time. Now I don't have to worry about you, for you will be here." Vahn took Mei's hand, causing her to blush.
"You never had to worry about me. It's only my father's job to worry about me.and it's my job to worry about you," he replied softly.
"Oh." Mei's face grew dark red as the meaning of Vahn's words sunk in. "Well.I.uh.I." Vahn laughed.
"Don't be so embarrassed. I really meant it."
"You did?"
"Of course," Vahn replied, getting up. "Well, I have to get going. I just wanted to see you for a moment before I went to see the Elder." Mei quickly got up.
"You're leaving already? But you just got here!"
"I know, but I have some very important business to discuss with the Elder."
"It's about the Mist, isn't it?"
"Well.yes."
"That's not important!"
"To a person who has been waiting two years, not knowing if he's still in danger of being killed by the Seru, it's important. Now I really have to go, but I promise I'll come back later, okay?"
"Okay," said Mei in response, sitting back down. Vahn pushed in his chair, then bent down and kissed Mei on the cheek, whispering in her ear.
"I love you Mei. I hope you know that."
"I do," replied Mei. Vahn stood up, and then set off for the Village Elder's house. He reached it a half hour later (AN: I know it doesn't look like that far away in the game, but in real life it probably would be) and went in, finding the Village Elder sitting in the kitchen. He said hello, then smiled when the Elder turned around.
"Vahn! You've finally returned to Rim Elm. So the Mist is defeated, yes?" Vahn nodded and the Elder smiled. "Good job, Vahn. And how about Mei's mother Maya? You found her?" Vahn nodded again. "Well, where is she? At Mei's house I would presume."
"Elder, Maya did not come back with me. She wished to remain at Biron Monastery." The Elder shook his head.
"I should have known. She's been there too long to leave it now. Oh well, at least she survived the Mist and the Monastery is still standing. I just wish she would have come here to see Mei. Anyway, we must let the people of Rim Elm know you have defeated the Mist. Come with me, and we'll call a town meeting."
"Uh, no. Publicity isn't necessary," replied Vahn.
"But they have been worried about you Vahn. They must know that you are okay."
"Well."
"Good, then it's settled," said the Elder.
"But.uh." But finding it pointless to continue, Vahn followed the Elder to the town square.
An hour later, all of the people in Rim Elm were gathered in the center of town. And what a crowd! Omoi with her husband and two sons stood up front, and Ixis and his family were close by. Mei was standing in the back, and upon catching his eye, she waved at him. Val and Nene stood by Mei, and Val gave Vahn a thumbs up. Nene just jumped up and down, screaming happily. There were also many smiling faces that Vahn didn't recognize, but he just smiled back at everyone. Then the Elder stepped up to the platform and the people quickly quieted down.
"Everyone, today is a joyous day for Rim Elm. The Mist has been destroyed, never to return to Rim Elm, or Legaia itself. And our hero Vahn has returned home safely." A cheer went up from the crowd, congratulating Vahn on his safe return. He made his way to the edge of the platform, silencing the crowd.
"It has been two long years since I first left Rim Elm with the purpose of saving my home. I traveled for a long time, battling monsters and gathering weapons to help me along the way. But I was scared. The mist was everywhere, and many times I didn't think I would ever see home again. Each night I prayed that I would wake up in the morning and find myself still in one piece. And when I finally reached Zeto's lair, I wasn't sure I would come out alive. But I did, and Zeto was vanquished. And on my journey home, I prayed that I would live long enough to see my home, my family and my friends, even if I died the second after. And without the help of my two friends Noa and Gala, I never would have made it back. But here I stand today, in front of all of you, giving the promise that the Seru and the Mist are gone forever." As Vahn stepped down from the podium and into the crowd, the people cheered and patted Vahn on the back. Even when Vahn disappeared into his house, the cheering continued. Nene hugged him tightly and kissed him on the cheek.
"Oh Vahn! You're a hero!" said Nene. "You have saved us all from the Mist!"
"It wasn't just me you know," Vahn said. "I did have help." But Nene wasn't listening. She just hugged him again and Val patted him on the back.
"Good job, son." Vahn broke away from him, and then headed to his room, where he stayed until he felt that the crowd had left. Then, as a further precaution against running into another crowd, he went out the back door to get to the beach. He climbed up the rock wall on the right side and sat there, looking out at the vast ocean. He thought about the night the Seru invaded Rim Elm, and what had happened just before the invasion.
* * * * *
"The hunters have returned! Open the door!" A voice shouted. Vahn, only 18 then, went to see. The guard opened the door, and two hunters walked through. A little boy ran up to one of them shouting excitedly. But the look on the hunter's face was solemn as he motioned to the others. Four more hunters came through the door, carrying a stretcher on which a fallen hunter lay. His body was covered in dirt and blood, and he had a fierce look on his face. Vahn stood there flabbergasted until a woman spoke up.
"Father?" Mei came forth, and only then did Vahn realize that the hunter was Juno. Mei saw her father's mangled body and began to cry. She took his hand and pleaded for him to open his eyes. When that didn't work, she fell to her knees and sobbed. Vahn came up and comforted her, putting an arm around her shoulder. The hunters carried Juno's body to Mei's house, and cleaned his body of the blood and dirt. Vahn, feeling sad and sorry for Mei, went to his house and tried to sleep. He tossed and turned for an hour, unable to sleep because of the feelings in his heart for Mei. Eventually, he cried himself to sleep.
In the middle of the night, Vahn awoke to the sound of a pounding outside of the wall. He went to investigate, and saw the evil Seru had somehow managed to break down the wall around Rim Elm, and were invading the city. Vahn and the others went to fight the Seru, and beat all of them that they could see. Vahn then remembered that Mei was alone, and quickly took her over to his house. Unsure of the fate of Rim Elm, he went down to pray to the Genesis tree, and received Meta. Then he, with the help of the other people in Rim Elm and their prayers, revived the Genesis tree, pushing back the Mist and destroying the Seru in Rim Elm. Exhausted, he fell asleep to the sound of Mei's voice calling his name.
* * * * *
"Vahn?" A voice said behind him, breaking his train of thought. He turned around and saw Mei. He breathed a little easier. "Sorry if I scared you, Vahn." Mei sat down next to him.
"Do you miss your father, Mei?" Vahn asked, looking at her. She nodded her head, trying to hold back tears.
"Yes I do. I miss him more than anything. But I know he is happy in the valley of Noaru for he is with mother again." Vahn took her hand, then told her that her mother was alive and working at Biron Monastery. Mei cried, then smiled.
"I never could really believe she had died, like father said." She wiped the tears from her eyes. Vahn put his arms around her, and together they looked at the sunset.
When it got dark, they walked down the rock ledge to Mei's house. They held hands as they walked, talking and laughing. When they reached her house, they said goodbye to each other, but neither had the nerve to leave. Gathering up his courage, Vahn kissed Mei, holding her close. He let go, then walked back to his house, leaving Mei standing on her porch in shock. When he got home, he got into bed. He lay there, thinking about Mei, until he finally decided he couldn't take it anymore.
So, in the morning, Vahn got up early and went to visit Mei. He knocked lightly on the door, and Mei sleepily opened it. However, when she saw Vahn, she quickly ushered him in. When the door was shut safely behind them, she turned to Vahn.
"Vahn? What the heck are you doing here at 5 in the morning?!?"
"Uh.couldn't sleep?" Vahn shrugged. Mei gave him an angry glare.
"Oh, so you figured that if you couldn't sleep, then I shouldn't either?!?"
"I guess." Vahn replied quietly.
"Well.luckily for you, I had just woken up."
"I can tell," replied Vahn.
"So what's the real reason you came to visit me?"
"I came to issue an invitation," Vahn said. "An evening picnic on the beach, just you and me."
"That sounds like fun," replied Mei.
"I was hoping you'd say that since I really couldn't have an evening picnic on the beach with just any girl."
"Oh." The color rose in Mei's cheeks.
"And besides, there is a certain reason for this picnic."
"Really? What is it?"
"It's a secret," replied Vahn. "And don't try bugging me about it cause I'm not telling." He playfully stuck out his tongue at her. She pushed him towards the door, laughing.
"Now don't you worry about the food, I'll take care of that."
"But it's my picnic! I invited you, it's my job to take care of the food."
"Vahn, you're a guy. Guys always screw up when it comes to food." (AN: I don't really think this way.both girls and guys can be good cooks).
"They do not!" replied Vahn. But secretly he was glad she wanted to take care of the food, as he was not a very good cook. "Fine, you can take care of the food." Mei smirked at him.
"I'm glad you saw it my way. However, do bring drinks, since I'm out." Mei said to him as he opened the door.
"Okay, sounds simple enough." Vahn replied as he went out the door. "I'll see you tonight then?"
"Of course, now go!" Mei laughed as she waved goodbye to Vahn. When he was out of sight, she went back inside. "Now I wonder what he's hiding from me. Oh well, I'll find out tonight. Now, off to making delicacies for tonight's picnic."
Meanwhile, Vahn ran to his house and flung open the door. Val and Nene were there, fixing breakfast. Val turned around then went back to cooking.
"Good morning Mr. Hero. You're certainly up early. I would have thought you'd sleep in till lunch. So, would you like some breakfast?" He said, holding up the pan.
"Sure, I'm starving." Vahn sat down at the table as Val placed a plate and cup in front of Vahn. Vahn dived into it, spraying food crumbs everywhere.
"Whoa, slow down! You act like you haven't eaten in days! Eat more." Val looked around at the mess of crumbs on the floor. "Feed the birds less, they're fat enough already." Vahn looked up, his plate now empty.
"Sgorry, gad," he said with a mouthful of food. "I'b realgy hungwy." He swallowed.
"Hungry? Gees.you acted like this was your first meal in weeks. When was the last time you ate a hearty meal?"
"An hour ago.I think." Val's jaw dropped, and Nene laughed so hard she almost dropped the plate she was holding.
"Okay, where are you hiding all that food? I know you couldn't have eaten anymore for at least two days after last night. You had 10 helpings of food, plus five pieces of cake. How could you be hungry?"
"I could show you where it is, if you want to know," Vahn replied. Fearing the worst, both Val and Nene shook their heads.
"That won't be necessary. I believe you. No need to go and barf all over my table." Vahn laughed, then went back to his 2nd helping of food. An hour later, he had eaten all of his breakfast, plus the rest of his father's and his little sister's. The now empty pans lay on the stove.
"What a meal! I don't think I'll eat again until dinner," said Vahn.
"Trust me Vahn, you will," replied Nene as she cleared away the pans. As she did, Vahn stole a glance at his sister. At 13, she still had a little kid's body, but it wouldn't be for too much longer. He knew she was growing up, but couldn't bring himself to face it.
"What are you looking at, Vahn?" asked Nene.
"Oh, nothing," he replied, coming out of his stupor. But he stood up and retired to his room, first stopping to get a couple of drinks out of the cupboard. He sat down on his bed for a moment, then took a small box out of the drawer of his desk. He opened it, looked at it for a moment, and then closed it again. He finally set it on his desk, and lay down on the bed. As he looked at the ceiling, he thought of Mei, and his reason for the picnic.
"Oh Mei, tonight you will finally know exactly how much I care for you."
Ah ha! Another cliffhanger. But I'm guessing that you all are smart enough to figure out what comes next. However, it may be awhile before you find out, due to many school projects that are being dumped on me at once. I might try and get the next chapter up during Thanksgiving break, but I think I may be gone. So just be patient with me.
Rich Benefactor: Now can we buy the copyrights?
Me: NO!!!!! I'm glad you're willing to help but I don't want any copyrights!!!! I was trying to be funny!!!!
Rich Benefactor: oh. Are you sure?
Me: OO; yes.I'm positive. NOW GO AWAY!!!!! *rich benefactor walks away mumbling* sorry bout that. See you again in chapter 3!